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adjective

ˈkän(t)-sə-mət How to pronounce consummate (audio)
Definition of consummatenext
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor consummate cabinetmakers, they produced desks and chests of drawers that are now regarded as masterpieces of American furniture

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as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions a consummate liar who has practically made mendacity an art form

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3
as in ultimate
of the greatest or highest degree or quantity a ballerina renowned for her consummate grace

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verb

ˈkän(t)-sə-ˌmāt How to pronounce consummate (audio)
as in to complete
to bring (something) to a state where nothing remains to be done willing to do whatever it takes to consummate a business deal

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Recent Examples of consummate
Adjective
There aren’t many stains on the legacy of consummate conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein, best known as the long-running maestro, front and center, for the New York Philharmonic beginning in the 1950s. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026 The consummate supporting player when playing at his best, Andrew Wiggins this offseason — at least at the start of it — arguably stands as a Miami Heat leading man. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
This is the farthest out any team is allowed to trade future draft capital and can only be dealt after the conclusion of this year’s draft, meaning a potential Heat-Bucks trade involving Antetokounmpo likely would not formally be consummated until after June 24, at the earliest. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026 If consummated, the sale by the county would join the A’s and the city, which owns the other half-interest, at the hip — neither able to develop the property without the consent of the other. — Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for consummate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for consummate
  1. skilled
  2. utter
  3. ultimate
  4. complete
  5. skillful
  6. absolute
  7. maximum
  8. finish
Adjective
  • The athlete at issue is older and likely more experienced, more skilled and stronger than an incoming freshman who would otherwise occupy the roster spot.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
  • Unlike financial capital, skilled workers cannot be mobilized overnight in response to new policies or investment opportunities.
    — Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of skilled
Adjective
  • The Springboks struggled to reflect their utter domination on the scoreboard and ought to have doubled their seven actual tries by seven different scorers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
  • The problem is Will Ferrell as Lonnie Hawkins, an utter miscalculation of characterization and performance chiefly responsible for turning what could be middling comedy into an unbearable slog.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of utter
Adjective
  • Thus, in this novel, the Vanstone sisters are constantly prevented from achieving their ultimate goals of domesticity, through no faults of their own.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • In the show, Jordan is training Stewart to be the ultimate intergalactic cop.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Definition of ultimate
Verb
  • The freshman four-year graduation rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who entered the university as freshmen and completed their bachelor’s degree within four years.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Ivory Coast’s 20-year-old winger Bazoumana Toure started his nation’s opening game against Ecuador and then completed a £42million ($56m) move to Newcastle United the following week.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of complete
Adjective
  • Jordan's first try from a chip kick by Jordie Barrett and a skillful recovery by Leroy Carter gave New Zealand the lead for the first time and against the run of play in the 30th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of skillful
Adjective
  • Of course, Khan knows that a yacht like Kismet will always represent the absolute apex of the luxury pyramid.
    — Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • After all, its absolute sales are by any measure minuscule, meaning whoever closes the gap first could easily surge ahead.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of absolute
Adjective
  • In general, budget around four to six weeks maximum of disruption, even with the most major procedures like body lifts.
    — The Editors, Robb Report, 19 July 2026
  • In a press kit released before the flight, the company said its primary objective for the launch was to complete a successful liftoff, clear the the tower at the launch site, and gather maximum data during ascent.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 July 2026
Definition of maximum
Verb
  • Since 2022, the Falcons haven’t finished worse than 10th in the NFL in rushing — and their new offense, led by coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees, suggests that won’t soon change.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Romy Gonzalez finished the rally with a run-scoring groundout, and in the top of the fifth Contreras wrapped up the scoring with a two-run bomb to the center field bleachers, his 22nd homer of the season.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
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